BCF Mission: The Barry Community Foundation will serve as a leader, catalyst and resource seeking to improve the lives of people in the Barry County area by promoting charitable giving and the creation of permanently endowed funds, now and for future generations.
 
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The New 2009 Annual Report is now available!

2009 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report
2006 Annual Report

 Tax Extenders and the IRA Rollover: In Division C - the "Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008" of H.R. 1424, Congress extended an excellent charitable planning opportunity for both 2008 and 2009. This act permits an IRA owner age 70½ or older to make a direct transfer to charity. The transfer may be up to $100,000 in one year and this IRA rollover will exist for year 2008 and year 2009. Sec. 408(d)(8)(A).
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 BCF is now registered with GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com, please click the following link to download a toolbar for your browser, so that the Barry County will benefit from things you do everyday! http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/barry-community-foundation
  "A Day in the Life of Barry County" 2010 Calendars are available for preorder click here to e-mail your request.
  The 2009 400 Club Event was held on October 10, 2009 at the Hastings Country Club. see the photo album
  Barry Community Foundation is recognized for meeting national standards read more
  The Leaving a Legacy in Barry County Booklet provides a comprehensive list of the Barry Community Foundation's funds as well as a list of other local non-profit agencies to assist with your legacy, memorial, and donation needs read more

 

 
   
Barry Community Foundation. 629 W. State Street. Suite 201. Hastings, MI 49058. 269-945-0526